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Construct and maintain forest roads and tracks

Construct and maintain forest roads and tracks

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFGM3208
State Code
OCR57
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/04/2021
Field of Education
030901 - Construction Engineering
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, construct and maintain roads and tracks in a forest environment. The unit includes monitoring road or track conditions and coordinating maintenance work.The unit applies to individuals who work as bulldozer operators, forestry technicians, harvesting technicians and mobile equipment operators in a commercial forest environment and are involved in forest road and track construction operations.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for road or track construction work
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instruction, and where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm safety and environmental protection requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with road and track construction operations
  • 1.5 Identify and report existing and potential environmental risks and hazards to relevant personnel
  • 1.6 Consult and maintain communication with team members and other appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
  • 1.7 Obtain tools and equipment needed for the work, and check for correct operation and safety
2. Plan road or track
  • 2.1 Obtain topographical map of area and assess details in relation to environmental management considerations
  • 2.2 Plan road or track, including drainage and entry points that provide vehicle and equipment access, turning and loading space
  • 2.3 Prepare forest road or track construction plan that includes timelines, resources and equipment according to workplace procedures
3. Construct road or track
  • 3.1 Establish line of road and remove obstacles according to plans
  • 3.2 Establish and maintain communication with others to ensure safe work
  • 3.3 Remove soil to establish base that has suitable width, slope and stability
  • 3.4 Construct water crossing points and drains and install fish ladders if required according to environmental requirements, workplace procedures and engineering designs
  • 3.5 Prepare and construct intersection points to provide suitable entry and exit levels and control water flow
  • 3.6 Place pipes or culverts and backfill and compact and armour outlets as required, consistent with predicted water volume
  • 3.7 Transfer, spread and compact base and surface material to meet planned road or track design
  • 3.8 Control and manoeuvre equipment to compact road material and stabilise adjacent soil during construction
  • 3.9 Prepare road or track surface suitable for moving logs, and for the manoeuvre and traction of equipment
4. Maintain road or track
  • 4.1 Monitor condition of road or track to identify specific damage likely to lead to safety or environmental issues, and report to appropriate personnel
  • 4.2 Redesign and remake areas of consistent damage with assistance from appropriate personnel
  • 4.3 Plan and carry out maintenance with minimal disruption to other work activities
  • 4.4 Record and report construction operations and maintenance according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK68 FWPFGM3209 Construct and maintain forest roads and tracks Unit of competency